Caroline Lindsay Barlow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points.  Parents express good levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and development. The childminder regularly shares information with them about children's achievements and progress. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning.  Children have developed very secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment. They behave well.  The childminder works well in partnership with other settings and professionals to help meet children's learning and support needs.  Children's views about the setting are sought, in order to tailor activities and resources to their needs and interests. The childminder seeks parents' views to check that she is

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Observations and assessments of children's learning are not always used effectively to plan precise next steps in learning to help support the most rapid progress.  The childminder's reflection on her practice is not fully effective to enable all possible areas for improvement to be identified and addressed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the use of observations and assessments to help plan precise next steps in learning for all children  identify areas for further enhancements in practice more effectively to help achieve the highest standards of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She follows thorough policies and procedures to help keep children safe, both in her home and on any outings. These policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they are relevant and up to date. They are shared with parents to help their understanding of the service the childminder provides. The childminder meets with other childminders at local playgroups to share good practice. She undertakes professional development, such as training, including all mandatory training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very effectively with children. She offers a wide range of enjoyable activities, motivating them to explore and learn. Children's progress is monitored in detail and any emerging weaknesses in learning are identified and addressed with parents and other professionals. The childminder encourages children to talk about their interests to help develop their speaking skills. She asks questions that encourage children to answer in full sentences and use their thinking skills. Children enjoy preparing their own lunch, mixing cheese and tomato with pasta. The childminder makes good use of their interest in cooking, to support their learning about safety in the kitchen and identifying different colours. Children talk about how they need to be careful to avoid burns. The childminder models how to count and uses numbers during children's play, helping to promote their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes the most of daily conversations to help keep parents informed about their child's care and development at the setting. She gathers information from parents about their child's routines and likes and dislikes from the start. Children quickly and happily settle at the childminder's home. The childminder is attentive to their needs and offers consistent cuddles and reassurance. She is a positive role model for children. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement, which helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The snacks and meals provided are nutritious and well balanced. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. They are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children's curiosity about their environment and the wider community. For example, she takes children on regular visits to local parks, farms and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They enjoy playing and learning, and are developing key skills in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery and school. Children attend local groups, where they learn to socialise with other children and adults. Children build tunnels to push their toy cars through and enjoy solving problems when they do not fit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546525 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1099169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bolton, Greater Manchester. She provides care for children all year round from 8am to 6pm, each weekday.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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